Buried Treasure: Myths, Legends, and Fairytales

Listening Guide

The Work

The Overture To The Opera Ali Baba By Giuseppe Bottesini
Performed By The London Symphony Orchestra
Franco Petracchi, Conducting
(ASV CD DCA 907)Buy this CD on Amazon.com

The Mountain King By Hugo Alfven
1-Invocation: which depicts a bright summer night in terms of the magical mood of a “white night.”
2-Troll Maiden’s Dance: a grotesque and lively piece.
3-Summer Rain: a lyrical depiction of nature
4-Herd-Maid’s Dance: a vigorous virtuoso dance.